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The New Eastern Europe Poland and the Baltic Republics Pp. 202-205
Hungarians, Czechs, and Slovaks Pp
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Poland One of largest countries in Europe
On huge Northern European Plain Bogs – low swampy areas Carpathian Mountains in south
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Poland’s Economy Communist state – government had strong control over the economy and society Thousands of small farms Grow most potatoes and rye than any other country in Europe
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Poland’s Economy Mining and manufacturing Petroleum and natural gas
Factories and shipping Acid rain – rain containing chemicals that pollute water, air and land
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Struggle for Freedom Founded in 900 AD Powerful kingdom in Middle Ages
1947 – communism 1989 – democracy 2004 – joined European Union 2/3 live in cities Most are Roman Catholic
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Baltic Republics Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania On Baltic Sea
Large Russian minority populations Poor, swampy areas Dairy farming, fishing, shipbuilding
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Hungary - Land of the Magyars
Landlocked – does not border sea or ocean Danube River provides trade and transportation Hungarian Plain good for farming and grazing Rolling hills, forests, lakes, and Carpathian Mountains here.
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Hungarian Economy Farmers grow sugar beets, corn, wheat, and grapes
Coal, petroleum, natural gas Manufacturing, financial services, and tourism
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Hungarians Magyars came about 1000 years ago
Nomads – people who move from place to place, often with herds of animals Ottoman Turks and Austria ruled it 2/3 are Roman Catholic
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Czech Republic Landlocked, mountains in north and south
Large fertile plains and factories Slavic groups settled in AD Ruled by Austria 1918 – joined with Slovakia to form Czechoslovakia 1993 – became own country
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Czech Republic 2/3 live in cities
Known for beautiful buildings and great writers First president was a playwright
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Slovakia Carpathian Mountains in north are rich in iron ore, lead, zinc, and copper Heavy industry Vacation spot
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Slovakia Privatize – factory ownership shifts from government to individual Outdated technology and pollution Mostly Roman Catholic 60% live in cities
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